Believe it or not

Nobody reads this yet but the gaps need to be filled - I haven't had ready access to a PC for quite a while (August 2007 to be exact) but thanks to a very, very fruitful holiday season, I now have internet access, and the capability to adjust the NAT settings on my modem so the XBox Live actually functions like it should. Finally.

Here's a bit of an update on my gaming habits, for those that are interested -

• I still only play XBox 360 (I'm far from rich, you know). My collection of games has grown considerably and finally contains some of the classic games released over the past year and a half, not that I've played them yet (time is money!), but as I go through them I'll be posting my thoughts for all to see.
• I came into possession of a second 360 when I upgraded my phone plan. This good on so many levels - firstly, I have a haven to run to when E feels the need to watch generic television dramas such as Army Wives or Gossip Girl. Secondly, the multiplayer and networking possibilities that have opened up excite me in a way the no man should ever be excited by a machine.
• My XBox 360 got three red rings of death, three days before the third anniversary of it's purchase. A quick call to Support, and a visit to the post office, and five days later my antique launch-day machine was back in my lounge room working fine. Five days. I was amazed, considering all of the stories I have heard in the past.
• I mentally committed myself to playing Warhammer 40K, but financially dodged that bullet through being slack and unmotivated.
• I mentally committed myself to playing Warmachine, but dodged that financial bullet through not having anyone to play with.
• I've since flirted again with the idea of completing my 40K Ork army, but it's still a matter of funds and motivation. One day I'll get around to it I'm sure, but who am I kidding? It'll never get fully painted (not by me anyway).
• I had a coffee table custom-made at 4 feet square. Perfect for games of Mordheim. I'll let you know when I actually get around to playing some on it.
• I have been scribbling out plenty of design ideas for tabletop games, board games, and video games, but now that I have a PC and Internet access I can finally get around to actually putting together a portfolio.
  

There are a lot more stories to share which I'm sure I will do in due time. Long story short - XBox 360 provides the bulk of my gaming good times these days, and I still haven't given up on tabletop gaming even though the time, money and motivation factor still looms large.

Currently playing Fallout 3 - this game is the bomb (hahahahaha ha ha ha heh *sigh*)